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IN THE NEWS
TOUR OF THE MONTH
ON THIS DAY IN LONDON
16th April 1991 M Leander and E Seago's musical Matador, premieres in London
16th April 1973 Istvn Kertsz, Hung/German conductor (London Symphony), dies at 43
16th April 1967 DJ Grooverider was born in Streatham.
16th April 1965 Les Cousins, famous basement folk club, was opened.
16th April 1939 Singer Dusty Springfield was born in Fordwych Road, West Hampstead, London
16th April 1922 Born today: Kingsley Amis, London, novelist (Lucky Jim, James Bond Dossier)
16th April 1921 Born today: Peter Ustinov, London, actor (Death on Nile, Logan's Run, Billy Budd)
16th April 1913 Born today: Les Tremayne, London, actor (Angry Red Planet, War of the Worlds)
16th April 1889 Groundbreaking Comedian Charlie Chaplin was born in Walworth, London.
16th April 1870 Vaudeville Theatre Strand opens in London
16th April 1822 Baptist Enon Chapel first opened, above an open burial sewer.
16th April 1973 Istvn Kertsz, Hung/German conductor (London Symphony), dies at 43
16th April 1967 DJ Grooverider was born in Streatham.
16th April 1965 Les Cousins, famous basement folk club, was opened.
16th April 1939 Singer Dusty Springfield was born in Fordwych Road, West Hampstead, London
16th April 1922 Born today: Kingsley Amis, London, novelist (Lucky Jim, James Bond Dossier)
16th April 1921 Born today: Peter Ustinov, London, actor (Death on Nile, Logan's Run, Billy Budd)
16th April 1913 Born today: Les Tremayne, London, actor (Angry Red Planet, War of the Worlds)
16th April 1889 Groundbreaking Comedian Charlie Chaplin was born in Walworth, London.
16th April 1870 Vaudeville Theatre Strand opens in London
16th April 1822 Baptist Enon Chapel first opened, above an open burial sewer.
The Shady Old Lady's Guide to London
London's secret stories are everywhere around our capital city - London's greatest places, secret locations, weird tours, we pinpoint those of interest to you. Create your own additions, tours, and share them.
Tour of the MonthThe Kate & William Wedding Tour
To celebrate the 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, weve produced this special dedicated tour for fans and followers of this royal love story.
Virtual Tour Guide: ShadyOldLady
